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Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Finalists Announced
MADISON – Nearly two dozen Wisconsin manufacturers have been selected as finalists for the 36th Annual Manufacturer of the Year (MOTY) Awards. The MOTY program,
UPCOMING EVENT
Business Day in Madison will take place on Thursday, October 19, 2024 at the Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center. This event brings business leaders from all over the state together to discuss important issues facing the business community and our state. We invite you to attend what is certain to be an insightful program.
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WMC's Latest Employer Survey
A new survey of Wisconsin businesses previewed a slow economic start to 2024, as only one-fifth of employers have a positive view of the state’s economy. According to the Wisconsin Employer Survey, 22 percent of businesses rank the Wisconsin economy as strong, which is a significant drop from 39 percent just six months ago and a steady decline from 58 percent in the Summer 2021 survey.
However, the national economy performs even worse with only 10 percent rating it as strong and 28 percent saying it is weak – up from 18 percent one year ago. This abysmal rating of the national economy is actually lower than the 12 percent of Wisconsin employers who rated the U.S. economy as strong in the Summer 2020 survey, which was taken during the economic shutdowns that occurred in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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News and Updates
Eliminate the Economic Development Surcharge for Pass-Through Entities
The 2013-15 state budget eliminates the economic development surcharge for farms, partnerships, and individuals beginning in 2013. The economic development surcharge is applied to businesses
Venue of Tax Appeals
Previous Wisconsin law allowed appeals to decisions of the Tax Appeals Commission regarding income and franchise tax or the real estate transfer fee can be
WMC: Skills Gap is Real, Employers Struggle with Hires
WMC Launches New Video Information Service on Business Issues MADISON – Wisconsin employers continue to report they are having trouble finding qualified workers and there
Fed Policies Are Slowing Job Growth, Say Business Leaders
WMC CEO Survey Finds Health Care Reform Creates Uncertainty MADISON – With implementation of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act now less than
WMC Praises Pro-Growth, Tax-Cutting State Budget Passed by JFC
Lower Taxes A Top Priority for Wisconsin Businesses MADISON – Wisconsin’s job outlook will improve with nearly $1 billion in lower individual and business taxes
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